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Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Certified Professional Accountants Afghanistan 
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding  between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India  and Certified Professional Accountants Afghanistan . The MoU will establish mutual co-operation framework in the areas of Capacity Building of "Afghanistan Accountancy Board ", strengthening the IT Capacity and Quality Assurance in Afghanistan through facilitating Knowledge Transfer; Students and Members Exchange Programs; Conduct of Seminars, Conferences and Joint Activities mutually beneficial to both the parties.
Targets:
- Students and members exchange programs from their respective jurisdictions so as to update them on the emerging developments in the areas of accounting profession either in the form of study tours or as may be mutually decided by both the Institutions;
- Providing updates on the development of the accountancy profession in India, and promote international good professional practices;
- Strengthening the quality assurance setup in Afghanistan through facilitating knowledge transfer to help implement regime of necessary quality controls and periodic reviews in Afghanistan.
Major impact:
India and Afghanistan share a very strong partnership based on historical and cultural links. In the recent past, the partnership between the two countries has touched new heights when India's Afghanistan policy shifted to a more confident and multi-dimensional approach by opening Investment in Afghanistan's nascent democracy and economy; strengthening Kabul's defence capability and promoting regional connectivity and integration.
Afghanistan will help India and ICAI to facilitate indirect employment generation for Indian CAs through recognition and acceptability amongst Afghanistan employers. It is also believed that the relationship developed between the two countries over the past few years is strategic in nature and is of mutual benefit.
Background:
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India  is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament of India, 'The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949', to regulate the profession of Chartered Accountancy in India. CPA Afghanistan is an independent regulator of accountancy profession in Afghanistan, which operates under the supervision of Ministry of Finance, Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Development of Sports under Skill India Initiative
The National Skill Development Mission  was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 15th July, 2015, to provide a strong institutional framework to implement and scale up skill development efforts across the country, in all sectors including sports.
Under this, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  is implementing its flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana . Under PMKVY, skilling is provided in various sectors including sports. Qualification Packs that have been developed for the sports sector are Early Years Physical Activity Facilitator, Primary Years Physical Activity Facilitator, Sports Masseur, Fitness Trainer, Community Sports Coach, Unarmed Self-Defence Instructor, Personal Fitness Trainer, Group Fitness Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Fitness Centre Head, Lifeguard Pool, Lifeguard Open Water, Aquatic Rescue Head, Swimming Instructor, Beach Captain and Pool Maintenance Worker. As on 30.06.2022, a total number of 91,007 candidates have been trained under PMKVY under sports sector.
MSDE through National Skill Development Corporation  formed the Sports, Physical Education, Fitness & Leisure Skills Council  on 3rd July, 2015 for focused attention to the development of sports under the Skill India Initiative. The key objective of the SPEFL-SC is to create a robust and vibrant eco-system for quality education and skill development in the sports sector in the country. The mandate for SPEFL-SC, inter alia, is to carry out functional and occupational mapping and develop a catalogue of industry, develop occupations/ job roles in the sector, develop & put in place an assessment & certification mechanism for the trainers, assessors and trainees, etc. This is an ongoing and continuous process. No skill-gap study has yet been undertaken for the sports sector.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Ministry of Food Processing Industries inviting applications under sub-schemes of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana 
Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India is inviting applications under the following sub-schemes of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana :
- Scheme for Creation of Infrastructure for Agro Processing Clusters
- Scheme for Creation/Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities [Unit Scheme] 
- Scheme for Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure 
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure 
- Operation Greens- long Term Interventions 
Applications may be submitted online at https://sampada-mofpi.gov.in by the prospective promoters/ investors/ entrepreneurs who are eligible and willing to set up food processing related facilities / units w.e.f. 10.00 hrs of 27th June, 2022.
Applications need to be submitted as per the revised operational guidelines dated 08.06.2022 of the respective sub-scheme available on www.mofpi.gov.in
Pre-bid meeting will be held on 04th July, 2022 at 11.00 hrs in Room No. 120, Panchsheel Bhawan, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi.
Applications received under the sub-schemes in response to Expression of Interest  will be evaluated separately and sanctioned on merit subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria and meeting the minimum qualifying assessment criteria as mentioned in the relevant guidelines of the sub-schemes.
The demand drafts, in original, should reach the Ministry not later than one week after last date of submission of application.
Last date for submission of online application is 17.00 hrs of 10th August, 2022.
Ministry of Coal
New Coal Mines
Total of 77 coal mines in the country have got Mine Opening Permission from FY 2018-19 onwards. State-wise bifurcation of these mines is as below:
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S.No
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Name of State
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Number of mines
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1
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Jharkhand
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23
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2
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Chhattisgarh
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12
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3
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Odisha
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8
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4
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West Bengal
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14
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5
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Telangana
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12
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6
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Maharashtra
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5
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7
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Karnataka
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1
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8
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Madhya Pradesh
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2
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Total
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77
Out of above 77 coal mines, 11 coal mines have been allocated for captive Power End Use. Further, Coal produced from other coal mines is also being utilized for generation of power through Thermal Power Plants  including Captive Power Plants  thereby contributing to domestic electrification.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in RajyaSabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA and Railways conduct Video Conference with State Nodal Officers to review operation of ‘Shramik Special’ Trains, to facilitate faster movement of stranded Workers to their Native places
More than 450 trains carrying several lakh migrant workers operated; Over 100 Trains to run daily to carry every Migrant wishing to go home
Union Ministry of Home Affairs  and Ministry of Railways organised a video conference on movement of migrant labour by shramik special trains today morning. Nodal officers of the States and UTs participated.
It was appreciated that more than 450 trains, including 101 yesterday, have departed carrying several lakh migrant workers.
Several issues were discussed and redressed during the VC and it was emphasised that migrant labour should be reassured that sufficient number of trains would be run for travel of all those wishing to go home. More than a hundred trains are expected to run daily for next few weeks to facilitate faster movement of stranded workers to their native places.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Cabinet approves Constitution of 22nd Law Commission of India for a term of three years
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved Twenty-second Law Commission of India for a period of three years from the date of publication of the Order of Constitution in the Official Gazette.
Benefits
The Government will have the benefit of recommendations from a specialised body on different aspects of law which are entrusted to the Commission for its study and recommendations, as per its terms of reference.
The Law Commission shall, on a reference made to it by the Central Government or suo-motu, undertake research in law and review of existing laws in India for making reforms therein and enacting new legislations. It shall also undertake studies and research for bringing reforms in the justice delivery systems for elimination of delay in procedures, speedy disposal of cases, reduction in cost of litigation etc.
The Law Commission of India shall, inter-alia,: -
- identify laws which are no longer needed or relevant and can be immediately repealed;
- examine the existing laws in the light of Directive Principles of State Policy and suggest ways of improvement and reform and also suggest such legislations as might be necessary to implement the Directive Principles and to attain the objectives set out in the Preamble of the Constitution;
- consider and convey to the Government its views on any subject relating to law and judicial administration that may be specifically referred to it by the Government through Ministry of Law and Justice ;
- Consider the requests for providing research to any foreign countries as may be referred to it by the Government through Ministry of Law and Justice ;
- take all such measures as may be necessary to harness law and the legal process in the service of the poor;
- revise the Central Acts of general importance so as to simplify them and remove anomalies, ambiguities and inequities;
Before finalizing its recommendations, the Commission will consult the nodal Ministry/ Department  and such other stakeholders as the Commission may deem necessary for the purpose.
Background
The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time. The Commission was originally constituted in 1955 and is re-constituted every three years. The tenure of twenty-first Law Commission of India was upto 31st August, 2018.
The various Law Commission have been able to make important contribution towards the progressive development and codification of Law of the country. The Law Commission has so far submitted 277 reports.
The 22nd Law Commission will be constituted for a period of three years from the date of publication of its Order in the Official Gazette. It will consist of:
- a full-time Chairperson;
- four full-time Members 
- Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs as ex-officio Member;
- Secretary, Legislative Department as ex officio Member; and
- not more than five part-time Members.
Ministry of Rural Development
SVAMITVA SCHEME IN GUJARAT
2372. SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA:
Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:
- the current status of implementation of Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas  in the country including the State of Gujarat;
- the details/number of tehsils, district wise selected under this Centrally sponsored scheme in the State of Gujarat along with the criteria of selection;
- the funds allocated and spent under the scheme since its inception tehsils, district wise in the State of Gujarat; and
- the time by which the Government proposes to phase out the implementation of this scheme especially in Rajkot and Sabarkantha districts?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ

 Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas  Scheme aims to provide the ‘Record of Rights’ to village household owners possessing houses in inhabited areas in villages with issuance of legal ownership rights . It is being implemented with the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, State Revenue Department, State Panchayati Raj Department and Survey of India . It helps in determining clear ownership of property by mapping of land parcels using drone technology. States need to sign Memorandum of Understanding  with SoI for implementation of the scheme. So far, 26 States including State of Gujarat have signed MoU with SoI. As on 29th July, 2021, the status of implementation of the scheme is attached at Annexure.
 The scheme envisaged to be implemented in inhabited areas in all the villages of Gujarat in phased manner during 2021-22 to 2023-24.
 During 2021-22, under the components of establishment of Continuously Operating Referencing Stations  network and Large Scale Mapping , Rs. 6.6 crores and Rs. 30 lakhs respectively have been released to SoI for Gujarat. Further, funds are released to the States for Information, Education and Communication  and State Programme Management Unit  components. No fund has been released to the State under these components so far.
 The Scheme aims to cover all the villages in the State of Gujarat including districts of Rajkot and Sabarkantha by March, 2024.
Special Service and Features
Dr.G.Aghila takes over as Director, NIT Trichy
Previously, Dr. Aghila served as Registrar-in-charge of NIT Puducherry where she was Professor of Computer Science and Engineering.A PhD from Anna University, Chennai, Dr. Aghila has contributed significantly to the fields of Block Chain, Big Data Analytics, Ontology Engineering, Cheminformatics and AI.
NIT Tiruchirappalli, which is the 9th best NIRF-ranked Engineering Institute, is poised to reach greater heights under the new Director. While taking charge, she said that her priority is to make NIT Trichy more visible at the national and global levels. Dr. Aghila brings with her the wealth of a 32-year career in which she has carved a niche as both an academic and an administrator.
PIB Headquarters
Gold worth Rs. 22.3 lakhs seized by Customs at Chennai Airport. One Arrested
On Monday one Rafiya, 38, of Chennai, who had arrived from Dubai via by Emirates Flight No. EK 546 was intercepted at the exit of arrival hall on suspicion of carrying gold. She appeared to be nervous and on questioning if she had anything to declare, she was evasive in her replies. On examination of her checked-in luggage, four gold rods totally weighing 595 grams of 95% purity , valued at Rs. 22.3 lakhs, were found concealed as beading wire in the sides of the stroller bag. The same were recovered and seized under Customs Act 1962. She was arrested.
Further investigation is in progress.
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Ministry of Steel
MOIL Profit Increases by 55% in Q-3 VIS-À-VIS Q-2 of FY’23
Production of Manganese Increased to 3.37 Lakh Tonnes from 2.41 Lakh Tonnes
On 31st January, 2023, the Board of Directors of MOIL approved financial results for the quarter and nine months ended on 31st December, 2022.
In the third quarter, profit after tax  at Rs. 39.52 crore was higher by 45% than the second quarter of FY’23. The company has produced 3.37 lakh tonnes as against 2.41 lakh tonnes of manganese registering growth of 40% during the same period. Sales of manganese ore also increased by 44% from 2.06 to 2.97 lakh tonnes in comparison to the second quarter of FY’23. Revenue from operation has shown improvements of 28% from Rs. 236 crore to 302 crore during the same period.
During the nine months’ period, the production has increased by 5% from 8.57 to 9.00 lakh tonnes despite extended rainy season up to the beginning of the third quarter.
MOIL Board has also declared interim dividend of Rs. 3.00 per shares for FY’23 on the face value of Rs. 10.00 each, amounting to total Rs. 61.05 crore.
“The company was geared up to register much better performance in the coming months” Shri Ajit Kumar Saxena, CMD MOIL said.
MOIL Limited is a Schedule-A, Miniratna category-1 CPSE under the administrative control of Ministry of Steel, Government of India. MOIL is the largest producer of manganese ore in the country with a market share of 45%, operating eleven mines in the State of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The company has ambitious vision of almost doubling its production to 3.00 million tonnes by 2030. MOIL is also exploring business opportunities in the State of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Odisha besides other areas in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
Ministry of Coal
Coal Ministry Undertakes Varied Activities Under Special Campaign 2.0
The Ministry of Coal is undertaking Special Campaign 2.0 this year from 2nd to 31st October 2022. During this campaign, special attention is being given to field/outstation offices in addition to the Ministries/Departments for monitoring and implementation of the campaign.
The Special Campaign is organized in two phases:
- Preparatory Phase from 14th September, 2022 to 30th September, 2022 and
- Implementation phase from 2nd October, 2022 to 31st October 2022.
Ministry of Coal has identified 340 sites across the country in various Coalfield Areas for special cleanliness drives. A large amount of scrap has also been identified for disposal during this Campaign.
Coal field Offices of Ministry of Coal are getting aesthetic face-lifts in SpecialCampaign2.0.
The space freed up from scrap & waste disposal is being used for various purposes like Parking space, office sitting arrangements, storage, plantations, wider passages etc.
Two sites of Central Coalfields Ltd.   were filmed by DD News on 13.10.2022, and CCL headquarters’ office, Ranchi was filmed on 14.10.2022.
As part of the celebrations of SpecialCampaign2.0 under SwachhBharatAbhiyan, a garden was developed by Team CCL at a guest house in the B&K area from scrap,disposed items, tyres, pipes, cart etc. The unique initiative was appreciated as a step towards waste management.
This initiative was a pilot to be scaled up at the proposed Eco-park and other parks Coal companies. It can be considered as an effort to contribute to sustainable development of mines and is one of the best examples of 3R  Concept which is a consequence of steps on how to manage waste property.This initiative was reported as one of the Best Practices in MOC towards Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN ARMY TAKES LEAD IN PROMOTING BOCCIA SPORTS ALONG WITH PARALYMPICS COMMITTEE OF INDIA
The 7th Boccia National Championship was conducted from 28 February to 04 March 2023 at the Rajputana Rifles Regimental Centre, Delhi Cantonment. As a sport, Boccia is predominantly played by athletes with cerebral palsy but has now expanded to include athletes with other disabilities that affect players motor skills. The sports is played with a ball. All athletes are required to be seated when releasing the ball and most play from a wheelchair. Athletes can throw, kick, or even use a ramp to get the ball where one wants it to go. At Paralympic level, Boccia is one of only two sports which do not have an Olympic counterpart.
Indian Army has taken lead in promoting Boccia. Towards that end, a memorandum of understanding has been signed between Mission Olympics Wing of the Indian Army and Paralympics Committee of India for promoting Paralympics movement in the country and providing a platform for transition of specially abled Indian Army Soldiers into para-athletes.
As part of this unique initiative, the Indian Army, through Headquarter Delhi Area and Mission Olympics Wing, extended full support in coordinating and conducting the event. The Indian Army also fielded a six members veteran team from the Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre, Kirkee  in the National Championship.
Prior to commencement of the championship, all participants were classified into categories commensurate to their disability. Approximately seventy wheel chair bound para athletes from 21 states participated in the championship. Students from the Indian Army run Asha Schools for the differently abled also witnessed the games. Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding Delhi Area was the Chief Guest for the closing and prize distribution ceremony organised on 04 March 2023. The General Officer witnessed the final match and awarded medals and trophy to the winners.
The Boccia National Championship under the aegis of Headquarter Delhi Area has been a landmark event for the Army as it opens new avenues of participation in Boccia Sports for Indian Army’s serving soldiers and veterans. The winners of the event will compete in the Asian Boccia Regional Championship at Hong Kong scheduled in May 2023. The Gold Medalist from the Hong Kong event will directly get a berth in the Para Olympics in the Paris in September 2024
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 17.25 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,93,53,58,865
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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17,25,22,280
More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 17.25 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Bangladesh- Country in Focus for 51st IFFI
International Film Festival of India announced this edition’s Country in Focus yesterday. The Country in Focus for the 51st IFFI is Bangladesh.
The Country in Focus is a special segment that recognizes the cinematic excellence and contributions of the country. This section at the 51st IFFI will showcase four films:
1. Jibondhuli by TanvirMokammel
2. Meghmallar by Zahidur Rahim Anjan
3. Under Construction by Rubaiyat Hossain
4. Sincerely Yours, Dhaka by NuhashHumayun, Syed Ahmed Shawki, Rahat Rahman Joy, MD RobiulAlam, GolamKibriaFarooki, Mir Mukarram Hossain, Tanvir Ahsan, Mahmudul Islam, Abdullah Al Noor, KrishnenduChattopadhyay, Syed Saleh Ahmed Sobhan
About IFFI:
The International Film Festival of India , founded in 1952, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. Held annually, currently in the state of Goa, the festival aims at providing a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of the film art; contributing to the understanding and appreciation of film cultures of different nations in the context of their social and cultural ethos; and promoting friendship and cooperation among people of the world. The festival is conducted jointly by the Directorate of Film Festivals  and the state Government of Goa.
The 51st edition of the festival is being organized from 16th to 24th January, 2021.
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